Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Richard K. Templeton, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this amended quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of Texas Instruments Incorporated; and

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

Date: May 3, 2010

/s/ Richard K. Templeton

Richard K. Templeton

Chairman, President and

Chief Executive Officer